How to Remove the Retainer From the Rewind Assembly on a Toro Snowblower

Toro snowblowers make the back-breaking task of shoveling snow-covered walkways and driveways a thing of the past. Many Toro snowblower models use a pull-string rewind, or recoil, assembly to start the engine. If the rewind starter malfunctions or the pull-string breaks, you can remove the assembly from the snowblower for troubleshooting or replacement. The rewind assembly is held to the snowblower engine with a retainer bracket that must be removed to access the component.

Siphon pump
Duct tape
Gas-safe can
Hex-head screwdriver
Lock-nut socket wrench

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the fuel cap and insert a siphon pump hose into the fuel tank. Pump the fuel into a gas-safe can. Place a piece of duct tape over the fuel tank opening to prevent debris from falling into the tank while you're performing repairs.
- 2
  Remove the screws from the upper shroud, using a hex-head screwdriver; the number of screws varies by model. Lift the upper shroud off the snowblower to reveal the engine and starter assemblies. Set the removed shroud aside.
- 3
  Find the rewind starter assembly on the right-hand side of the motor. Remove the locknut securing the rewind assembly to the retainer bracket, using a lock-nut socket wrench.
- 4
  Remove the hex-head screws that hold the retainer bracket to the rewind starter assembly. Pull the retainer bracket off the starter shaft and set it aside.
- 5
  Pull the rewind assembly off the starter shaft to troubleshoot, repair or replace it.

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